Gardai have discovered another 20 potential breaches of Covid-19 regulations in pubs and restaurants.
As part of Operation Navigation, officers have been carrying out visits to opened premises' to ensure they are operating in line with guidelines that allowed them to reopen on June 29.
The majority of the breaches since the new laws were introduced relate to food not being served.
In total, there have been 59 potential breaches since the operation began on July 3.
Under the operation, the garda policy is to engage, educate, encourage and, as a last resort, enforce.
When a potential breach is found, and if the organisation or person doesn't come into compliance with regulations, a file is submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions for a direction as to how to proceed.
The vast majority of licensed premises continue to operate in compliance with regulations and licensing laws.
Speaking at Garda Headquarters Deputy Commissioner, Policing and Security, John Twomey said: "An Garda Síochána continue to carry out intensive visits of licensed premises which have opened for business in accordance with Covid-19 Public Health Regulations.
"An Garda Síochána continues to see high level of compliance. This is welcome.
"An Garda Síochána will continue to enforce the Public Health Guidelines, which have now been extended until the 10th of August, 2020.
"The COVID-19 Pandemic remains a real and present public health crisis and An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to all citizens, businesses and organisations to comply with Public Health Guidelines and Regulations in order to continue to save lives.”
Under liquor licensing laws, pubs require a declaration of suitability from a member of An Garda Síochána, something they will be unlikely to receive if they are found to be in breach of regulations.
